2007–2008 world food price crisis

Introduction The nation faces a food crisis, which is why we need to expand our business. Research shows that "Nearly one billion people in the world are now hungry; an additional 115 million people are suffering from hunger as a result of the combined impacts of rising food prices and the global economic recession”(Dgff.unctad.org). In the past economic recessions and depressions has left many people jobless and unable to provide for their families. Since then programs have been implemented and…

Food aid began in the United States by one man George McGovern. It was stated in the 1940’s when the General Assembly made a firm decision to distribute the excess food to disadvantage areas in the United States. Many people in these disadvantage areas were suffering from food deficiency. After President Kennedy took office with several other official leaders which included the US Department of Agriculture, a study was completed to identify how the government can better provide assistance to…

Lack of health and social services mean that Afghanistan’s child mortality rate is second highest in the world with 1,400 deaths per 100,000 live births. Girls as young as eight must have a child of there own to take care of and that is if they survive the birth of their child. Approximately every 30 minutes, an Afghan women/girl dies during childbirth. Afghanistan…